Mayor
Words from the Mayor
COUNCILLOR COLIN PATTISON
Dear friends,
Since July’s article, we have seen further lifting of restrictions and movements - great news and more sighs of relief from more of our shop owners. We now have our pubs, hairdressers, nail bars/ beauty salons and some restaurants slowly opening up, although with some considerable operating measures in place. We are getting there slowly, folks, and by the time you read this, indoor gyms should be open (hallelujah!!) On Saturday July 4th, my wife Fiona and I were invited along to formally open a new hair and beauty salon on North Street, namely MY.Lab. Owner, Aaron Jesson, and his partner April Yardley really have ploughed everything into this exciting new business venture. We were given a tour around the salon and the attention to detail is wonderful - bright, spacious and colourful. I commend their commitment and bravery to starting up a new business in these troubled times and we wish MY.Lab many prosperous years of trading. The recent lockdown period has also seen the opening of “Dani’s”, also on North Street selling, amongst other items, clothing and gifts. Once again, good luck for the future. Even more positive news is the recent re-location of Bourne Bookshop also onto North Street. The new shop is looking fantastic and well worth a visit, and we wish Karen all the best. Sadly, most of us will have seen in the national press that JD Wetherspoons have put a hold on all new nationwide developments for what looks like a twelve-month period. This leaves us with a “grot spot” for now but, on a brighter note, we may soon be welcoming a new Italian restaurant nearby.
Civic News and Fundraising For now, it still remains very quiet on the civic duties front due to the restrictions and limitations on public gatherings and meetings. We all fear a second wave or spike from the coronavirus and are therefore unable to run any fund-raising events. Bourne Town Council continue to hold all its meetings remotely. I have recently had the opportunity to give an interview to “Lincolnshire Life” magazine and also addressed the Bourne in Business 14
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Club to promote Bourne as best we can and show how proactive we are trying to be.
Guy Cudmore Whilst wishing to keep driving the forward-looking theme of positivity for our town and parish, I now mention some sad news, that being the recent passing of former Bourne Town Councillor, Guy Cudmore. Guy served on Bourne Town Council for around six years, unselfishly giving up his time to the town, the parish and its people. He was never short of a few words and was precise and articulate. Very much an “Independent”, he had a genuine desire to contribute to the local community, and our thoughts and condolences go to his wife Rosie, all his family and friends. Stay safe and take care. Colin Pattison AUGUST 2020
